5 from 18 votes
Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas
Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas layer mozzarella and havarti cheese with fresh baby spinach and ripe tomato slices between two pita breads. Cooked in butter on a skillet with a lid to encourage melting, the sandwiches develop a golden, crispy crust while maintaining a warm, melty center. The combination offers a fresh, savory option with soft melted cheese, bright tomatoes, and tender greens in a convenient handheld form.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
401 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 pita bread or naan flatbread, fluffy
- 1-2 tsp butter or as needed
- 2 baby spinach handfuls
- 4 oz cheese I used mozzarella + havarti, grated
- 4 lices tomato ripe
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies + cheese so they're ready to go.
- Heat a pan or skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp butter.
- Once butter begins to bubble, add a pita to the pan.
- Top with cheese, spinach, tomato, and a little extra cheese on top. Top with remaining pita round and grill.
- For an extra hot and melty center, pop a clear pot lid on top. Before flipping, add another tsp of butter to the pan, or feel free to spread it on top of the dry side of the pita - both techniques work! Pop your lid back on if you’re using one and grill each side until golden brown with a melty center.
- Cut into 4 wedges and dive in!
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Notes
- Use pre-sliced or freshly grated cheese depending on preference.
- Feel free to add extras such as hot sauce, pesto, or additional vegetables for variation.
- Butter quantity can be adjusted for desired crispiness and taste.
- Cut the grilled pitas into wedges for easier serving and sharing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
670mg
(28%)
Potassium
123mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
631IU
(13%)
Calcium
457mg
(46%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 457mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.